Safflower name. Nn saffy?

[Chaiwala]

Think this is such a cute botanical name as well as a spice.

I think saffron sounds more strong whilst safflower sounds so pretty.

Saffy? Flo? Potential nicknames?

Thoughts?

It’s awful.

Sorry but that’s absolutely atrocious 🙈

Love the nn Saffy, I would probably spell Safi.. but I do like an i in a name! Safflower doesn't sound like a name to me but I like Saffron.

I don’t like it. What about:
Jasmine
Anise
Nigella
Laurel
if you fancy something botanical sounding? All much prettier imo.

Obvs you should call your baby whatever you like!

do you not like your daughter?

Can you imagine walking up to someone and saying, “Hello, my name is Safflower?

Don’t do it.

It’s awful

@LochJessMonster

Sorry op I agree it's awful.

Awful awful awful.

Saffron?

I know a Safinaz, nickname Saf but could also be Saffy. Prefer Saffron out of your two names.

Saffron is nice! Never heard of Safflower tbh.
What about Sapphire?

I would stick to Saffron

Sunflower, Saffron or Sapphire don't combine them.

saffron is nice, safflower looks like you've misspelled sunflower.

Safflower is a real plant!

What’s the difference in saying...

“Hi my names saffron” which is a real flower

“Hi my name is lily”

What’s wrong with safflower?

It sounds terrible don’t do it!

Everyone's telling you it's bloody awful but if you like it, go ahead, (maybe you're winding us up).

I don’t think it’s a very nice name sorry, just doesn’t really roll off the tongue.
Saffy is a lovely nickname though.
How about safiya instead, then you can still have saff or saffy as a nn

I’m sorry, I really don’t like it either. I think it’s the ‘flower’ part of the name that makes it sound odd - would be like calling someone sunflower.

Saffron is a much nicer choice and you can still use Saffy as a NN

Under your argument, deadly nightshade, Barenwort and Horehound should be in the running of kids names, after all they are plants.

Sapphire sounds very similar, maybe go for that

I don’t like it at all. Saffron or Sapphire are both nice alternatives.

The difference between using Lily, Saffron or other flower names such as Poppy, Daisy etc is that they’re established as given names. Safflower is not, in the same way that Rhododendron or Cowslip or Chrysanthemum are not typically used as given names.

Obviously you can all your baby what you want but if you choose an unusual name expect a divided reaction.

Dire! Sounds like someone saying "it's a flower" while drunk.

I think this is a joke

*What’s the difference in saying...

“Hi my names saffron” which is a real flower

“Hi my name is lily”

What’s wrong with safflower?*

Probably because it’s actually got flower in the name? Like saying “hi my name is Sunflower” - it’s weird.

I know a Saffy. I guess it’s short for Saffron. I think it’s a nice name and it suits her (quite arty etc). Safflower is a no from me though.